Our Mission
To provide stewardship for Hendricks Park through education, restoration and community support.
The Friends of Hendricks Park help to protect and maintain Eugene’s oldest city park. Located on the ridgeline to the east of the University of Oregon, Hendricks Park was established in 1906. The 78-acre park, with its visible ridgeline, is part of Eugene’s identity.
The Friends of Hendricks Park help to protect and maintain Eugene’s oldest city park. Located on the ridgeline to the east of the University of Oregon, Hendricks Park was established in 1906. The 78-acre park, with its visible ridgeline, is part of Eugene’s identity.
The 78 acres of Hendricks Park contain the Rhododendron Garden (15 acres), the Native Plant Garden (5 acres) and the 58-acre forest. The accessible location of the park provides a popular area for runners, walkers, and others who simply want to stroll through the gardens.
Friends of Hendricks Park help to upgrade trails, pull invasive weeds in the forest and Rhododendron Garden, and provide educational tours throughout the park. In recent years, the Native Plant Garden has become a significant aspect of the park, with new plantings, species labeling and weekly volunteer efforts, all supported in part by the Friends.
Hendricks Park News
Hendricks Park News, May, 2026
May is a busy time in Hendricks Park: birds, plants, flowers, picnics, prom photos, tours, and Mothers Day. Mothers Day is probably the busiest day of the year, with families coming back to keep long traditions alive, young children on their first visit smelling...
Hendrick Park Update, April 2026
Spring has fully sprung in Hendricks Park. Many different types and colors of azaleas and rhododendrons adorn the paths through the Rhododendron Garden, with more to come soon. With migrating songbirds, either returning or passing through, singing in the trees above,...
Hendricks Park Update: March, 2026
WHAT'S HAPPENING IN HENDRICKS PARKEarly spring is early this year. After the recent period of warm weather, many spring blooms have arrived, As shown above, the magnolias are out in force. The various varieties of white, purple and pink flowers can be seen...